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Hoyts Cinemas

Hoyts Cinemas

The Challenge

We were engaged by Hoyts New Zealand to design, manufacture and install a large-scale external sign at the Wairau Park Cinema complex. Given the nature of this type of project, factors such as weight, product material, positioning and installation required investigation and planning to ensure the project would be a success and stand the test of time.

The Result

Our planning process and initial audit of the task at hand allowed us to foresee any problems that may have arisen, mitigating the risk to the success of this project. We sectionalized the chassis design to expedite the install process which exceeded the 3-week delivery time frame. The signage achieved a dynamic result, a stand out iconic sign – highly visible from the area and northern motorway traffic.

Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery

The Challenge

Claude Neon was approached by Hawkins Construction who knew us to be a “safe pair of hands” having worked successfully on a number of projects together. We provided a competitive price and we subsequently won the tender. We worked closely with Alt Design, the Art Gallery’s preferred graphic designers. The scope was for simple and sleek signage that would complement the amazing aesthetics of the building.

The Result

Simple, sleek and adding to the overall look and feel of the amazing building in the centre of Auckland’s CBD, the key to the installations success was planning and working with the Art Gallery to ensure that limited disruption to the public was maintained and WHS standards in a high traffic public zone were policed.

Hyundai

Hyundai

The Challenge

Claude Neon was pleased to be given the opportunity to tender for Hyundai’s planned rebrand and even happier to win the tender. We were selected due to our competitive pricing and our track record and experience with large-scale signage projects.

Hyundai wanted Claude Neon to re-brand 30 plus sites with their new corporate identity within a calendar year.

The Result

Designers at Claude Neon provided site-specific visuals and site plans showing locations and views of all proposed signage at all sites for Hyundai to approve prior to manufacture. We achieved all KPIs set for this project and delivered the new corporate identity across Hyundai’s NZ estate of offices to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS)

New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS)

The Challenge

NZFS came to Claude Neon with an estate of Fire Stations displaying mismatching main identity signs due to a diverse supplier base with different interpretations of brand design, requirements and material specification.

Claude Neon was selected by the NZFS’s National Special Projects Manager to supply all signage throughout the northland region of the upper north island to firm budgets and timeframes.

The Result

Claude Neon provided a master design and signage bible to each location for the Brand Guardians within NZFS and the relevant operational area managers – this would ensure consistency of brand and placement for all signage. In order to keep within budget we standardized the size of the diverse range of existing signage to take advantage of maximum material yields. Our experienced team of project managers designed the optimal installation route around the geographically diverse locations thus reducing time, fuel and ultimately cost.

oOh! Media. Lipton Ice Misting Unit

oOh! Media. Lipton Ice Misting Unit

The Challenge

oOh! Media approached Claude Neon to design, manufacture and install a number of advertising experiential interactive lightbox units. We were to create these original units from the client brief from a concept developed by their Advertising Agency customer. The lightboxes purpose required the passing public to “press a button” and a fine mist would be emitted to cool them down.

The client requested a fine mist, not a spray and that it be contained within the vicinity of the outdoor lightbox. They also needed a record of how many times the call to action “press a button” had been engaged. All of this had to be fitted on site within an existing light box that measured only 110mm deep.

The Result

Claude Neon’s broad experience within the projects team allowed us to engineer and design a slim-line modular unit that could be dispatched in two pieces to be fitted on site. This modular unit comprised of water reservoirs that held up to 38 litres of liquid, a low noise high pressure pump, a control and counting unit and a timer that delivered a set duration of mist – this meant purpose designed misting nozzles that could be kept under pressure at all times had to be manufactured.

The installers removed the illumination components to allow room for the modular misting unit to be fitted within the currents unit framework.

Christchurch Airport

Christchurch Airport

The Challenge

We were appointed to produce and install signage after winning a competitive tender pitch for this landmark site in Christchurch. Hawkins Construction selected Claude Neon through the tender process due to our experience, WHS systems and procedures and competitive pricing model.

Engaged to supply and implement the way-finding signage across both the International and Domestic terminals, it was paramount for the signage to blend in as part of the new design and aesthetics. The newly constructed terminals were the first major reconstruction since the 1960’s.

The Result

The way finding spanned many areas from the main concourse gate through to directional and location signage, which was both illuminated and non-illuminated. The 2011 earthquakes certainly added to the complexity of the project and attention to detail and care was at the forefront, with considerations for the signage installation to meet the exacting seismic standards required.

The project was started in July 2010, interrupted by the 2011 earthquakes and then completed in 2012 to outstanding reviews.

Vero

Digital Signs

Vero

The Challenge

Having profound history with manufacturing and installing sky signs, Vero approached Claude Neon to undertake a refurbishment of their iconic signage in the Auckland CBD. Due to the size of the units it was going to be a costly logistical challenge to get the signs taken down and back to our workshop. and signage requirements.

The Result

We took the innovative approach and created a temporary workshop on the roof of the second tallest building in Auckland’s CBD after the Sky Tower. In this space the signage was stripped, re painted and re assembled ready for installation. The results can be seen from the city and as far away as the North Shore.

Hoyts Cinema

Hoyts Cinema

As part of the new Hoyts at Sylvia Park, Claude Neon had been asked to design a display unit that would house three Panasonic TV.

This display unit is positioned in the main waiting area for Hoyts customers as they wait for there movie.

The display unit houses the largest flat screen TV in the world and is one of Hoyts main draw cards.

After Sylvia Park Claude was asked to produce a second unit for the re-fit of Wairau Park. This unit has full-illuminated panels behind the TV’s as well to display that displays the Panasonic brand logo.

State Theatre

Wayfinding Signage

State Theatre

Claude Neon was awarded the successful tenderer of the State Theatre WA Internal Wayfinding strategy and installation project by the builder John Holland.

Utilising their expertise within the digital wayfinding space, Claude Neon offered digital screens as part of the wayfinding solution so that the theatre had a live format of communicating with the general public both during the promotions and the events themselves.

On the back of our TorchMedia company, we utilised our buying power to acquire the best commercial digital screens on the market from our partners at NEC.

Our local Project Management team, devised a bespoke fixing methodology to ensure the aesthetics of the building architecture was not impeded in any way.

The project was successfully completed and recognised as state significant by the Western Australian Government.

KordaMentha

Large Scale Signage & LED Signage

KordaMentha

When the team at KordaMentha approached Claude Neon seeking a classic style, high impact yet modern solution, we looked no further than our market leading LED Flex product for this KordaMentha building sign.

The Challenge

Though a seemingly simplistic yet effective logo, it was, as always, imperative to align all colours, fonts and illumination with KordaMentha’s brand standards, whilst translating it effectively to achieve an optimum signage outcome. We worked closely with the team at KordaMentha to ensure they were confident in all materials, colours and methods by multiple samples and drawings to offer a transparent project every step of the way.

Being a CBD location, we needed to align with building managements strict terms of work, which we accommodated including after-hours works, full safety catch nets stringent SWMS and security documentation.

A clear understanding of what is involved in satisfying all parties involved, including external influences as building management teams and local councils is another reason Claude Neon are the sky sign market leaders.

The Result

With senior management on site, the switch on of the sign left all at KordaMentha and Claude Neon excited about their latest investment.

Prior to installation, Claude Neon installed a fully operational sample to ensure the colour and illumination was in line with the high expectations of the management team at KordaMentha. This critical step is one Claude Neon offer to all clients to ensure transparency and understanding to all parties involved.

The latest LED Flex CBD Sky Sign in Perth for 2014/2015 stands as a testament to effective branding represented clearly and effectively by a broad signage industry and technology vision that can only be achieved by the experience and research & development Claude Neon have accumulated by almost 100 years as experienced sign makers delivering landmark signage projects in Australia and New Zealand.

Etihad Stadium

Stadium Signage

Etihad Stadium

The Challenge

When Etihad Airways became the stadium’s new major sponsor and naming rights partner, new signage was required on a tight schedule.
Melbourne Stadiums Limited awarded the job to Claude Neon on the basis of the company’s extensive experience and ongoing relationships with major projects in and around Melbourne.

With the job awarded on the 21st of December 2008, Claude Neon was faced with a tight schedule. The stadium’s new major sponsor was to be publicly announced on the 1st of March 2009.

Claude Neon worked directly with the client, Melbourne Stadiums Limited, to design, manufacture and install two new world-class illuminated sky signs for the stadium.

The Result

In considering the brief, Claude Neon recognised that major changes to the illumination were required for the sign to have maximum visual impact within the Docklands precinct.

Fujitsu

Building Identification

Fujitsu

The Challenge

Fujitsu’s primary requirement for their building signage was to obtain maximum exposure whilst adhering to building and council regulations.

Fujitsu requested that we manage all negotiations with the multiple stakeholders, gaining approvals from the building owners and undertaking all required Council consents. This also meant managing expectations with the architects and Fujitsu to ensure a practical and aesthetic solution was achieved.

The Result

In order to satisfy these requirements, we developed a specific carrier that emulated the buildings character and seamlessly integrated with the building. The signage was to be located on a relatively low level (the 4th floor) and this meant it would be viewed in some detail from foot traffic below. With this in mind, Claude developed a closed face channel neon with “through face” illumination.

This end result was a visually striking sign that could be viewed from any standpoint, on brand and befitting the design of the building.

RMIT Design Hub

RMIT Design Hub

The RMIT Design Hub in Melbourne was recently completed by award winning Architect firm ‘Sean Godsell Architects’ and is an iconic building that has won countless international awards.

The Challenge

Designing an LED signage solution to provide key brand exposure for RMIT that would not jeopardize the architectural integrity of this building was no easy task.

Sean Godsell engaged Claude Neon as we shared the his vision and immediately began extensive research & development and proposed a design and construction solution.

The design brief stipulated that the LED sign should:

1. Be visible by night when illuminated.
2. Not impact visual aesthetic of the award winning building.
3. Be highly configureable with multi

The Result

The LED Signage solution that Claude Neon provided rendered the sign invisible by date yet illuminate amazingly by night – an amazing sign for this award winning building.

Claude Neon built a Rope LED sign utilising RGB LED technology allowing the sign to display in any colour of the RGB spectrum at the click of a button (when required). The sign was also built in multiple sections allowing the sign to animate.

The unique bracket and slim line designed by Claude Neon allowed the sign to appear as if it were floating behind the glass facade and be completely invisible during daylight hours.

CGU

CGU

The Challenge

With a the new logo launch from CGU, Claude Neon were engaged to select a cost effective and modern solution to quickly bring the old signage in line with new brand standards.

The Result

Our projects team devised a method in which we were able to template the current signs, fit the LED flex product to the templates in house and take these trays to site to install, minimised BMU time. The reason for this – the Melbourne winds, that can inhibit installation. The install team carefully planned to be reactive on days and times when the weather would be best suited to the works.

AAMI Park

AAMI Park

The Challenge

As the appointed Project Management team, Claude Neon successfully delivered three 18 metre pylons for Melbourne’s iconic Rectangular Stadium, on time and within budget.

The team worked closely with Major Projects Victoria (MPV), to develop suitable design ideas that not only would complement the unique “bubble” design of the stadium but would ultimately serve to make a branding statement to the market at large.

Once the design was approved, the contract to manufacture and install the pylons was awarded with only 10 weeks before the first international rugby match was to take place at the stadium.

The Result

We engaged our two preferred fabrication/manufacturing plants and two steel frame fabricators, and appointed two experienced installation teams who worked concurrently to deliver and install the pylons at the stadium.

By appointing a Claude Neon Project Manager to each of the manufacturing facilities to supervise the timely manufacture and ensure quality control, we were able to address and resolve issues immediately and without undue delay.

Channel 7 News

Claude Neon LED & Claude Digital

Channel 7 News

The Challenge

Situated in Martin Place, the heart of the Sydney CBD, Channel 7 engaged Claude Neon to help capture the attention of the thousands of professionals who pass through the area, and enhance their reputation as a cutting edge media brand.

Claude Neon’s immediate instinct was to develop a customised News Ticker that wraps around the building, using the latest in LED technology and signage applications.

The Result

Through extensive research and development, the Claude Neon team engineered an integrated system, employing a number of specialised suppliers to deliver a solution that not only filters in live stories in real-time from the Channel 7 news server but also delivers the news in a visually striking and streamlined fashion.

Ubiquitous and impactful, the solution mirrors Channel 7’s commitment to delivering news across a variety of platforms. Claude Neon’s design team ensured the signage seamlessly fits in with the look and feel of the brand, with the specialist project team working proactively to construct the signage with minimal interruption and maximum efficiency.

The LED ticker is another example of how established media brands can push their product further in the face of the competition presented by new media. The signage not only presents Channel 7 as a premier news service, but also reminds the Sydney public that they are at the front of pack when a story breaks.

Coates Hire

Coates Hire

Claude Neon was awarded the Coates Hire sky signage project for its superior Design and Construct.

The project consists of three sky signs, with two LED time & temperature displays, located on the parapet of the twelfth floor.

Claude designed the execution in consultation with Coates’ Marketing team to ensure it would give the brand the best visibility from all angles.

The Result

Claude Neon partnered with Urban Concepts to ensure the client received council approval for the project. This included a community consultation, in which no complaints or queries were raised.

The entire project was completed at night in close conjunction with CASA to ensure the airport runway was closed down during the hours of installation. This was necessary as the install crane would be picked up on the airport’s radar due to its height.

The temperature gauge posed a challenge, given the location of the sign – aircraft passing overhead would cause variances in the temparature. To ensure accuracy, Claude Neon engaged a weather/temperature specialist whilst consulting with the Bureau of Meteorology.

Coca-Cola Kings Cross

Large Scale Signage

Coca-Cola Kings Cross

The Coca-Cola sign has been an iconic landmark on the Sydney streetscape for over 30 years. Located above the intersection of William Street and Darlinghurst Road, more than half a billion people have viewed the sign since it was erected in 1976.

History

Claude Neon has designed, installed, maintained and financed the sign from 1976 to the present day, with key members of the current project management and design teams having been involved with the sign since its inception.

Upgrade

The sign underwent its most significant upgrade in 1990. The plastic faced Coca-Cola graphics and border were replaced with exposed neon, the red background neon was replaced, and the entire sign was re-wired, the old breaker system replaced with a computer.

Switched Off

On March 31, 2007 the lights on the billboard were intentionally switched off for the first time, in correlation with the inaugural Earth Hour.

Large Scale Signage

Extending 41 metres in length and 13 metres in height, the billboard is made up of two parts: on the right, the famous red and white neon sign, and on the left, the more modern, flex-faced sign, upgraded from Tri-Vision in the late 80s.

Made up of eighty-eight vertical bars of red tubing, the neon sign also has 800 fluorescent lamps that are concealed behind reflectors. The flex-face style sign is internally illuminated by approximately 1,000 fluorescent lamps.

Santos Blue Cube

Large Scale Signage

Santos Blue Cube

The Challenge

Following their move from the tallest building in Adelaide to a brand new “5 star” GBCA rated building on Flinders St, Santos required a corporate identification fixture to elevate their presence in the Adelaide CBD to a new level.

Claude Neon literally added an extra floor to the building with the manufacture and installation of the Blue Cube, a cutting-edge LED illuminated sign unlike any other in Australia.

Designed by Red Mustard and engineered by Wallbridge & Gilbert, Claude Neon was engaged to ensure the successful execution of the building’s centrepiece.

The Result

The key to the timely completion of the project was managing the road traffic 14 floors below and employing specific techniques to allow installation in the plant room while people were working in the building.

The result is a distinctive corporate icon that is both energy efficient and visually transcendent.

Zurich

Zurich

After a modification to corporate identity on a global basis, Zurich tendered for the rights to update their iconic Mount Street sky sign in North Sydney to reflect the new corporate image.

Initially this update only included the neon element of the sign. Claude Neon responded with a plan to not only replace the existing neon structure with an unavoidable exposed neon design, but also to refurbish the ASX data board with a new dynamic LED display with an instantaneous live data feed via wireless modem to the ASX headquarters.

The Result

Due to the moving elements of this display, the council approval process required Claude Neon to engage in extensive negotiation on behalf of Zurich and ASX to ensure all council and RTA requirements were met.

Claude Neon incorporated a range of suppliers to provide the end solution and the project included scoping, removal, makegood, council documentation, manufacture and installation.

Parliamentary Zone

Wayfinding & Statutory

Parliamentary Zone

The Challenge

The project involved the development of wayfinding solutions for the Parliamentary Zone but also involved highlighting the historical significance of sites around Parliament House. This included providing information on the lives and achievements of MPs and past Prime Ministers.

The wayfinding solutions package involved the development of over 40 vehicle, pedestrian and interpretive signs that act as a directional guide to improve the usability of the area for tourists and locals alike. Claude Neon worked in close consultation with the Government through the entire project.

The Result

Claude Neon also worked with architect firm Guida Moseley Brown and design firm Spatchurst for the wayfinding solutions package job.

Claude Neon will be continue to focus on consulting and managing signage projects for government bodies, while still providing complete solutions for the private sector.

Mo’s/Vodafone

Multi-site Rebrand

Mo’s/Vodafone

The Challenge

After the release of the select rebrand, Vodafone recognised that Claude Neon were the masters of multiple format signage with the National capabilities required.
Due to the recent 3 purchase, Claude Neon was given the task of rolling out all signage requirements for 93 sites, over a 6 month period.

The Result

The initial phase included Claude Neon performing a full Site survey and analysis of the existing signage and whether we were to simply replace the existing, or if we were to recommend alternative solutions to Vodafone for either a greater visual impact, or simply a higher quality finish.

The Star

The Star

The rebranding and refurbishment of Sydney’s casino complex to become The Star was recently completed with the installation of new Claude Neon large scale signage.

The client, Tabcorp (under the management of Stowe Australia), selected Claude Neon for its proven track record in project management, design, manufacture and installation of large scale signage.

The Result

The Star now consists of three elevations of signage, the main sign on the harbour façade and two on the apartment building, facing east and west.

The main sign is 11m long by 5.8m high, with white LED internal illumination. The eastern elevation is 10.37m long by 5.1m high while the western elevation is 9m long by 4.4m high, also both internally illuminated with while LEDs.

RGB uplighting floods the rear of the signs and means they have the capacity to change colour for special events or occasions, such as green for St. Patrick’s Day.

Mantra Hotels

Multi-site Rebrand

Mantra Hotels

The Challenge

With multiple sites across Australia and the deadline for the project set for the 31st of March (the official launch of the new brand), Claude Neon’s ability to effectively coordinate national multi-site projects was crucial in ensuring the Mantra signage was delivered on time and to budget.

The project involved twenty-nine (and counting) hotel and resort properties, across both metropolitan and regional areas, including eight in Sydney and seven in Melbourne. The solution encompassed a variety of signage, which was designed by Claude Neon to maximize the visibility of the new brand and be flexible for any future developments.

The Result

A rebranding project of such scale requires special expertise in multi-site signage developments, and Claude Neon’s unique capabilities were vital in the successful completion of the national roll-out. A key component of the project was the development and implementation of eight new sky signs, including at least one in each capital city of Australia. Each sign was erected simultaneously, in order to ensure consistency for the new brand.

In addition to the sky signs, Claude Neon also designed and implemented internal wayfinding signage and branding, and replaced any signage that displayed the previous logo – all within a time frame that allowed the hotel chain to continue its operations without major interruption.

Westfield on Sydney Tower

Building Identification

Westfield on Sydney Tower

Sydney’s skyline has an impressive addition with the new Westfield signage on the Sydney Tower, made and installed by the sky sign experts, Claude Neon. The Sydney skyline, one of the most iconic in the world, has a shining new addition with the recent installation by Claude Neon of Westfield signage on the top of Sydney Tower. The jewel in the Sydney skyline, Sydney Tower has been the focal point of the city for the past 30 years, and the new Westfield signage reflects the retail brand’s recent move into the building.

On the Day

Claude Neon coordinated the installation down to the last detail. On a Sunday morning in June 2011, the Sydney CBD was shut down at Market Street, Castlereagh Street and the Pitt Street Mall.

That involved road closures, diversion of bus routes, and the relocation of hotel guests from a nearby hotel. Also evacuated were the top four floors of every building within the work zone and flight zone of the helicopter, including the 24/7 IT department of retailer David Jones, and of course the Tower itself and the Skywalk attraction.

The old signage was removed, and the new signage – each elevation manufactured in three parts to even the weight for the helicopter, We / stfi / eld – was lined up ready for lifting along Castlereagh Street. The helicopter was equipped with a 65 metre lifting rope to ensure it hovered clear of the Tower and its spire. Assisted by abseilers, each new section was secured in place.

All up, the installation took just over one hour of airtime for the twin engine helicopter – another safety aspect of the operation, ensuring that if one engine failed, the helicopter could fly the load and land safely.

Heritage Matters

One of the heritage-listed wooden flagpoles on top of the David Jones building was removed to ensure safe clearance for the helicopter blades.
An Immense Project

To complete a signage project of this magnitude, the client needed to appoint a sky sign company with proven project management skills. Street closures in the CBD, evacuations and a delicate helicopter installation were required to complete the mammoth task.

Claude Neon secured the contract ahead of seven other contenders, and began planning the operation to manufacture and install two new signs to the east and west elevations of the Tower.

Sign Statistics

The W measures than 6.36 metres in height and the length of each elevation is 22 metres – making this the biggest sky sign in all of Sydney.

In all, more than 3,000 red LEDs – 3,041 to be exact – light up the sign, which was manufactured in aluminium to keep its weight down to 2.5 tons. The letter faces are manufactured in polycarbonate and are secured to the aluminium frame. The signs were designed to withstand winds of up to 280km.

A week after the installation, once the testing and commissioning of power were complete, the new Westfield signs were lit the following Saturday.

The signage, now fully operational, is destined to become the best-known above the Sydney skyline.

Clough

Clough

When Clough moved into the Alluvion, the company also attained the signage rights to the new 22-storey building. Claude Neon won the tender to supply two neon-lit sky signs in Clough’s corporate logo.

The Result

Claude Neon worked closely with the building architect and engineer to develop a signage solution with no visible fixing points on the roof blade.

The 20x5m signs are mounted to either side of the Alluvion building’s roof blade – a structural steel frame clad in woven stainless steel mesh.

The two signs each consist of eight fully fabricated vertical panels that were assembled on site during the installation. The panels consist of fully welded and hot-dip galvanised steel frames clad in Alpolic, with aluminium fabricated open channel lettering utilising neon illumination.

The key to success here was coordinating works both interstate and on-site, which included liaising with various other trades to gain access to installation areas and equipment such as large boom-lifts.

ANZ Stadium

Stadium Signage

ANZ Stadium

The Challenge

The previous sky signs designed by Claude Neon made sure that ANZ became both the name and the face of Sydney’s sporting venue.
ANZ required an updated signage solution, with a new logo design at the fore of its rebranding strategy, and recognised Claude Neon’s experience and expertise in the field.

The Result

The new 42x9m sky signs will include blue LED floodlights and large internally lit LED letters that stand 3.9m high, mounted on perforated aluminium cladding.

Using LED technology instead of neon reduces CO2 emissions by 33 tonnes per year, and cuts running costs by 47%, without compromising quality.

Nick Rigney, General Manager of Sales at Claude Neon said “Having only been installed for one and a half years, it made environmental and financial sense to use the same LEDs for the remainder of their five year lifespan.”

The perforated aluminium cladding is also being recycled and it has been repainted in line with ANZ’s new logo.

The landmark display will be viewed by one million stadium patrons annually and will be visible from neighbouring motorways and suburbs and even from aircraft entering Sydney. The new sky signs from Claude Neon will ensure ANZ’s new logo receives prominent exposure.

Laing O’Rourke

Building Identification

Laing O’Rourke

The Challenge

The entire sky sign project was managed by Claude Neon, from the initial concept and supply, through to the delivery and signage installation. The signage design and drawings were created by Claude Neon’s in-house design team before the project management team coordinated the manufacture, install and council approval process.

The Result

Due to restrictive access to the building, rope access installers were engaged for installation. This requirement, combined with adverse weather conditions and a tight time frame created a challenging job for Claude Neon. However, with more than 80 years experience in the management of sky sign delivery, Claude Neon was well equipped to overcome these challenges and produced a successful project, delivered on time and on budget.

Transport NSW

Wayfinding & Statutory

Transport NSW

The Challenge

The project required Claude Neon to develop and install over 2000 signs, incorporating everything from simple door signage and brail signage for the visionary impaired to complex scrolling directional signage, which are synchronised with escalators to provide optimum wayfinding solutions for the changing dynamics of the cityrail network.

The Result

Considerable after hours and night time work was required by the project team, who worked closely with other contractors and juggled work on pre existing fully functional stations.

The 13km Chatswood to Epping Rail Link was opened to the public in February 2009 and provides direct access to the growing North Ryde/Macqurie Park area.

Sydney Cricket Ground

Wayfinding & Statutory

Sydney Cricket Ground

The Challenge

Claude Neon have recently designed and installed a complete suite of directional and statutory signs for the new Victor Trumper Stand at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The vast array of signage was completed in time for the big New Years Test match between Australia and South Africa.

The project involved the design and installation of 410 door signs for both the public and corporate levels of the stand. Adhering to the specifications of the client, public level door signs were photo-anodised aluminium plates, while corporate door signs were engraved and paint filled stainless steel plates.

The Result

Door signs were only part of the wayfinding package, which consists of various identifiers designed to direct spectators to the correct seat, toilets, lifts, ATMs, food and beverage outlets. The signage includes suspended, wall mounted, cantilever, pole mounted and pylon signs.

Finishing the project on time was essential, and Claude Neon drew on all their resources to install the suite of directional signage within the required timeline and within budget to meet the stadium management’s specifications.

Royal Woman’s Hospital

Royal Woman’s Hospital

When it comes to hospitals, the importance of a properly designed and implemented Wayfinding system cannot be overstated. The state-of-the-art Royal Women’s Hospital in Victoria is no exception.

Opened in June 2008, the $250 million hospital features world’s best practice in contemporary hospital design, including its internal suite of signs.

Claude Neon was engaged by engineering firm Baulderstone Hornibrook to review and revise the Wayfinding system across the entire hospital precinct and provide detailed insights into the needs of the hospital.

The Result

Due to the diverse range of elements involved in Wayfinding, it takes special skills, researched knowledge and experience to develop a successful system. The coordination of the various design disciplines, the understanding of the operational aspects of a facility and the addressing of user behaviour were all brought together by Claude Neon into a cohesive functioning unit.

AMCOM Perth

Building Identification

AMCOM Perth

The Challenge

As one of the dominant forces in Perth’s network infrastructure industry, Amcom required the type of brand exposure only a sky sign can provide.

Claude Neon won Amcom over with an exciting corporate identification proposition; four LED sky signs installed on the 34th floor of the iconic St Martins Tower, promising prominence across the Perth skyline.

The Result

Claude designed and prototyped the solution based on Amcom’s brand guidelines, utilising aluminium channel letters with polycarbonate faces internally illuminated by LED to deliver a stunning illuminated construction of the Amcom logo.

With Mother Nature doing her best to thwart the execution phase of the project, innovative planning and installation techniques were used by Claude Neon to evade the wind and rain, and get the sign off the ground and into the sky. This included the manufacture of a rail system and manufacture of each letter in small pieces in order to safely transport the signage to the top of the building.